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Ovulation Tests & Female Fertility Tests?
(April 1, 2010)
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Women who plan to start a family or have been unable to conceive a child usually resort to ovulation tests and fertility tests. Ovulation tests can be done at home while fertility tests will require that the person schedules an appointment with a gynaecologist to decide which of the several tests need to be performed. It is also important to remember that male infertility is the cause of 50 percent of couples being unable to conceive. It would therefore be wise for both partners to schedule appointments with the specialist to ascertain the cause and arrive at a solution. Testing one’s BBT or Basal Body Temperature is one mode of determining when you start to ovulate. This process requires a great deal of patience as it involves taking one’s temperature every morning and evening. Body temperature is known to rise a bit while ovulating and upon keeping track for several months at a stretch, you may be able to pinpoint almost accurately, the period during which you are ovulating. Digital basal thermometers are available in the market and even come with an ovulation chart. An ovulation predictor can also be purchased which will require you to urinate on a stick which is capable of measuring the amount of LH or luteinizing hormone that the body produces. The hormone levels shoot up when you are ovulating and if you do not notice any change, consulting a gynaecologist would be beneficial to test for ovulation disorders.
If you have already been keeping tracking of your ovulation, this will help the specialist in identifying the cause for infertility. The specialist will first perform tests to determine the levels of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. If you are ovulating the latter will display a surge in production. A cervical mucus test is likely to follow and this would include a post coital test in order to determine if the sperm can enter and thrive in the mucus. Ultrasound tests may follow in the next visit to ensure that the ovaries and other reproductive organs are functioning normally. An HSG or Hysterosalpingogram may be recommended and this procedure involves injecting a blue colored dye into the uterus through the cervix. The radiologist will thus be able to see the uterus as well as the fallopian tubes clearly to pinpoint if there are any blockages. There are a number of other fertility tests but all of them may not be prescribed depending upon your consultation with your medical practitioner.
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Submitted by M T on April 1, 2010 at 05:48
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